"On a recent trip to France, Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb was struck by an age-old paradox. Everywhere she looked, she saw people enjoying cheese, wine, and bread - yet the average person seemed much healthier than the typical American. In France, despite their reputation for rich cuisine, the obesity rate is a fraction of what we see in the United States, for all our calorie-counting and protein maxxing."
""There isn't this pervasive diet culture of going to a restaurant and seeing how many calories are in this and how many carbs," Garcia-Webb told Business Insider. "I do find it is refreshing in the sense that there's not this fear around food, and the food is very satisfying.""
""I really enjoy food and the more I do this work, the more compelled I feel to show people that it actually is possible to be healthy and really like to eat," she said. Garcia-Webb said her favorite food hack makes it easy to eat well without turning your food journal into a full-time job. Here's how to try it at home for more nutritious meals."
People often become overwhelmed by tracking calories, carbs, and protein when dieting, which can create stress and fear around food. Reducing fixation on numerical tracking can support better weight loss and long-term health. Increasing produce intake by filling half a plate with fruits and non-starchy vegetables makes meals more nutritious and satisfying without extensive cooking or journaling. Cultural examples show that enjoying rich foods without pervasive calorie-counting can coincide with lower obesity rates. Emphasizing produce and simple plate-based portioning counters extreme diet fads and simplifies weight management for busy individuals.
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